CAF backs Infantino's FIFA 2027 re-election bid

Claim The Confederation of African Football announced its unanimous support for Gianni Infantino’s re-election as FIFA president in 2027.

Evidence NAIJANEWS reported that CAF issued a statement endorsing Infantino for the 2027‑2031 FIFA presidency. SportStar noted CAF said it had “unanimously agreed” to support Infantino when he stands for re-election in 2027. Multiple independent outlets, including African, Indian, and U.S. sports media, repeated the same unanimous position.

Verdict True.

Analysis The CAF endorsement follows CONMEBOL’s pledge of support for Infantino in April 2024, showing a pattern of continental backing. Infantino, who became FIFA president in 2016 after the Blatter scandal, was re‑elected in 2019 and 2023. Although FIFA statutes limit presidents to three terms, a 2023 ruling excluded his first partial term from the count, allowing a 2027 run. The unanimous CAF stance removes doubt about African confederation support ahead of the FIFA Congress in Vancouver. No contradictory reports were found in the sources reviewed.

Watch for any formal objections from other confederations or national associations as the 2027 FIFA election approaches.